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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online education are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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